Briefing: What is holding back fully-recyclable aircraft?

Aircraft boneyards, while they still exist, are no longer representative of aircraft disposal today. At the end of their economic lives, aircraft are mostly recycled, reaching a small but meaningful environmental redemption. Their most valuable components are stripped and reconditioned for further use, many airframe materials are recycled, and depending on the aircraft, sections and furnishings may be repurposed as reclaimed items and memorabilia. But despite remarkable progress to reach 80% recyclability or higher, more can still be done.